How I Got into Journalism
I initially stepped into my career path as a personal hobby and to make new friends in college. Little did I know, the field of journalism opened so many opportunities, connections that last a lifetime, and doing a job I simply love.
Mace and Crown | Old Dominion University’s Student News
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ODU Fashion Merchandising Students and Governor School of Arts Hosts First, "U-NITE" Fashion Event
On the evening of Nov. 12th, ODU’s Fashion Merchandising department and the Governor’s School of Arts Textile department collaborated together to host the first “U-Nite” exhibition at the Barry Arts Museum…
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Why the Global Supply Chain Crisis Affects Everyone, including College Students
Since the pandemic, the demand for online orders and deliveries has gone higher, but employment in those areas has plummeted. Not enough employees in the supply chain management are driving the trucks to deliver the supplies from port to manufacturers, nor are…
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Downtown Norfolk Throws 'First Fridays' Block Party for the First Time in Two Years
Norfolk locals came together in the early evening to enjoy the late summer weather of August’s ‘First Friday’ 16-block party for the first time in two years. The event held various local business vendors from the Selden Market and Granby St. such as Norfolk Smoothies…
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Former ODU Professor Faces Sexual Assault and Harassment Allegations
A former ODU Creative Writing professor, Blake Bailey, is facing numerous sexual harassment and assault allegations from students and faculty members. Bailey, a once--established author and biographer of the novel, "Philip Roth:…
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A mob of Trump supporters storms Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. in an attempt of a Coup D’etat
Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. last Wednesday afternoon. They made their way through the building and entered congressional chambers, most notably Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office…
Mace and Crown’s “Fall 2021” Magazine Issue
One of the biggest accomplishments during my editorship would be curating and executing this magazine for the fall semester. I wanted this magazine to give readers a taste of the ODU community. Since coming back on-campus, it has been a drastic change for students, the idea of having vivaciousness and hope for students was crucial for me and the team.
I would have to give my gratitude to my creative team—graphic designers, photographers, and the social media editor for making the visuals of this possible.
HerCampus Chapter at ODU
HerCampus is an online magazine written by collegiate women for other collegiate women. This online magazine has over 400 campus chapters internationally. HerCampus aims to empower young females with content-based writing such as collegiate life, finances, health, fashion, and more.
HerCampus Chapter at Old Dominion University was founded in early 2017. I first started as a staff writer, then their social media coordinator.
Around early to late 2021, I became HerCampus at ODU as the Senior Editor/Columnist. I developed an exclusive column called, “The Senior Carta.”